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Fire department awarded $28,000 grant for UTV

April 7, 2023

Fire department awarded $28,000 grant for UTV By Allison Scarbrough, Editor GRANT TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire and Rescue was awarded a $28,000 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase a 2022 Polaris Ranger utility terrain vehicle. The UTV, also called a side-by side, joined the fire department’s now eight-vehicle fleet, March 23. “We’ve been talking about getting…

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Community involvement is key to child abuse prevention

April 6, 2023

Community involvement is key to child abuse prevention Dear Editor, We all share a responsibility for the wellbeing and healthy development of children and their families, as it is crucial for the future health of Oceana County. This year’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month is the perfect time to help people understand that prevention only happens in partnership.  According to…

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Newman promoted to assistant chief, 2 firefighters join Hesperia dept. 

April 5, 2023

Newman promoted to assistant chief, 2 firefighters join Hesperia dept.  HESPERIA — Jason Newman, a 15-year veteran of the Hesperia Area Fire Department, was promoted to assistant chief Wednesday, April 5. Josh Hawk and Seth Barrs completed their training to join the department as firefighters. Newman served as captain the previous seven years and lieutenant four years prior. Hawk and…

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Police searching for missing 12-year-old boy

April 5, 2023

UPDATE: Humberto has been located and returned home to his parents, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar Wednesday, April 5, at 9:30 p.m. Police searching for missing 12-year-old boy HART — The Hart Police Department is searching for missing “juvenile/runaway” Humberto Herebia. Humberto — who is 5’5″ and 130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes — was last…

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Police remind residents to keep doors locked following break-in spree

April 5, 2023

Police remind residents to keep doors locked following break-in spree ‘Suspects are going car-to-car or door-to-door checking homes and vehicles.’ HART — Hart police continue to investigate a string of vehicle break-ins reported Saturday, April 1, in the area of Water and Mechanic streets. “A total of seven vehicles were reported to have been entered,” said Hart Police Chief Juan…

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